Planet Make-Over Launch Event and Endowment Fundraiser July 20, 2008

WHAT: Planet Make-Over (PMO), an Austin-based non-profit is hosting a Launch Event and Endowment Fundraiser, in efforts to help raise money and awareness to reverse the effects of global warming. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Endowment for the Arts, a fund that seeks to provide financial support and guidance to performing artists who will evangelize Planet Make-Over’s efforts to reverse global warming.

This star-filled evening will feature a cocktail reception to meet and greet PMO staff, sponsors and celebrities involved with this important undertaking. A four course dinner will be served followed by a sneak peek introduction to Planet Make-Over. The event will conclude with a silent auction featuring a “Lone Star Evening “at the Joe Ely Ranch and a chance to win a signed Fender Stratocaster and private lessons from Eric Johnson.

WHO: Invited guests include Marcia Ball, Betty Buckley, Alejandro Escovedo, Jerry Harrison, Barbara K, Bill Paxton, Willis Alan Ramsey, Bruce Robinson, D.B. Sweeney, Kelly Willis, and Austin Mayor Will Wynn.

Musical performances are expected from Joe Ely, Delbert McClinton, Patrice Pike, Dale Watson and others. Audience members will also enjoy a 12-piece band led by Planet Make-Over musical director, Stephen Bruton.

WHERE: Four Season Hotel, Ballroom
98 San Jacinto Boulevard
Austin, Texas, 78701


WHEN: Sunday, July 20, 2008
6:00-9:30 p.m.

To purchase tickets and for more information about the event and Planet Make-Over, please visit www.planetmake-over.org or call Planet Make-Over at (512) 535-5179.

Official Website: http://www.planetmake-over.com